An American Tragedy (set of 2 books)

How attractive the world of wealth, luxury, and entertainment is! But Clyde Griffiths was unfortunate enough to be born into a family of poor street preachers. From a young age, he dreamed of being among the happy, prosperous people and having their opportunities. Clyde soon realized: nothing will help him unless he can help himself. Aspiring to occupy a prominent position in society, he begins a romance with 17-year-old Sondra Finchley, a wealthy heiress of a manufacturer. However, he is burdened by the romantic relationship with a simple factory worker, Roberta Alden. The girl is pregnant and hinders him from achieving his cherished goal - to make a career and attain a beautiful life. In a desperate pursuit of success, Clyde finds himself willing to commit a crime... An American Tragedy is the pinnacle of Theodore Dreiser's work. Its unparalleled depiction of harsh reality and the dark side of the American Dream, exceptional in power and scope, has captivated several generations of readers.